My dog has a hard, brownish spot on her neck after grooming. What is it?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 4 years and 1 month old | 13 lbs
I got my dog groomed on Tuesday and didn’t realize but she has an irritated spot on her neck. I’m not sure if it’s from her scratching or her getting groomed. The irritated spot is hard like a scab and a brownish. I’m not sure what it is or if I should do anything about it?
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Published on March 23rd, 2020
It does look like a small scab. I would just leave it alone and watch Sophie for a few days. If she seems to be itching it or bothered by it, or if it bleeds or exudes a sticky discharge, then she needs to be checked by a vet.
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Published on December 16th, 2017
the best thing to do is gently brush the area. You want to get the mess and debris out of her hair. From there you will be able to see what is underneath the scab. Once you get it removed, you can clean it with soap and water and place Neosporin until you can get her to the vet to see what caused it and what else isneeded.
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